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www.postmagazine.com 7 POST DECEMBER 2016 BITS & PIECES PROMISE AND SYMPLY LAUNCH PEGASUS3 SYMPLY EDITION MILPITAS & TORRANCE, CA — Promise Technology Inc. (www.promise.com) and Symply, Inc. (www.gosymply.com) have partnered to launch the Pegasus3 Symply Edition, the next generation of the Pegasus desktop RAID storage sys- tem. The new system combines fast 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt3 performance with Symply's storage management suite. The Pegasus3 Symply Edition complements the all-new MacBook Pro — highly optimized for performance and content protection. The Pegasus3 Symply Edition not only delivers the speed needed for creative profession- als generating high-resolution video and rich media content, but also the safety and security of full-featured RAID protection. The intuitive Symply software suite makes setup, optimi- zation and management easy. The dual Thunderbolt3 ports provide fast connectivity and the ability to connect up to six daisy-chained devices on a single Thunderbolt3 port while adding new management tools and support from the creative workflow experts of Symply, Inc. "Pegasus3 Symply Edition is the result of a tremendous amount of work to make Pegasus, the leading Thunderbolt RAID system, even better," says Vijay Char, president, Promise Technology USA. "The new Pegasus3 lineup with Thunderbolt3 is ideal for users wanting to take full advantage of the incredible performance and capa- bilities of the new MacBook Pro." "Pegasus3 Symply Edition is an immediate answer for creative users wanting the fastest and easiest to use desktop RAID storage. As the Symply solution family grows, Pegasus3 Symply Edition will continue to be an import- ant part in the larger, shared creative workflows built around Promise and Symply solutions," adds Alex Grossman, president and CEO, Symply, Inc. The Pegasus3 Symply Edition is available in three models — the Pegasus R4, Pegasus R6 and Pegasus R8 — delivering four-, six- and eight- drive configurations of RAID storage. Each system is tested, performance tuned and ready to go 'out of the box' for Mac users with a 1m 40 Gb/s Active Thunderbolt3 cable for easy, high- speed connectivity. The Pegasus3 Symply Edition lineup will be available worldwide on the Apple online store (www.apple.com), at select Apple Retail stores, select resellers worldwide and at B&H in the USA. JMR SHIPS DESKTOP/DI CART FOR USE WITH MAC MINI CHATSWORTH, CA — JMR Electronics (www.jmr.com) has announced the general availability of its Thunderbolt-certified desktop and rackmount workstation for the Apple Mac mini. The JMR Lightning model LTNG-XD-8-MMDT is an all-new desktop/DI cart complete workstation. The Mac mini installs via an easy slide-in sled from the rear, and the Lightning desktop provides front-panel USB3, audio I/O and me- dia card reader, while the rear panel provides all other Mac connections. An internal Thunderbolt control- ler and two-slot PCIe (x8 full-height slots) expander with an internal 6Gb SAS RAID controller are standard, as well as eight 3.5-inch hot-swap- pable disk drive bays to provide up to 64TBs of native disk storage ca- pacity (RAID 0/1/4/5/6/40/50/60). The desktop/cart unit will have an optional 9-inch LCD flip-up monitor, which connects to the Mac mini and may be added or removed in the field without tools. The Lightning desktop is very portable and quiet in operation, cooled by a low-speed centrifugal blower in a removable module. The unit also has an attractive locking, ventilated and hinged front door to prevent accidental disk drive removal or theft, and a Kensington lock slot. "Our newly released Lightning Desktop and Rackmount units for the Mac mini adds enhanced durability, RAID storage and I/O flexibility expansion for workflow applications ranging from DI carts to studio operations," explains Josef Rabinovitz, president and CEO of JMR Electronics. "Digital imaging technicians, cinematographers and studio personnel are now able to have a completely self-contained desktop or rackmount workstation to utilize the full power of the Mac mini from on-site shoots to studio workflows, saving significant cost and time." MSRP for the unit starts at $3,499, including internal ExpressSAS RAID controller. SONY PICTURES POST ADDS HOME THEATER DUB STAGE CULVER CITY, CA — Sony Pictures Post Production Services (www. sonypictures.com), located on the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, has added a new mix stage dedicated to next-generation home theater audio formats. The new stage is designed to simulate a home theater environ- ment and equipped to master feature film and television projects in Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D and other immersive sound formats. This new room has been used to prepare several feature titles for Blu-ray disc, 4K Ultra HD disc and digital delivery. "This new stage keeps us at the forefront in immersive sound, providing an ideal workflow and environment for mastering for home theaters," says Sony Pictures Post Production Services executive vice president Tom McCarthy. "We are empowering mixers to maximize the creative potential of these new sound formats and deliver rich, enveloping soundtracks that consumers can enjoy in the home." "The Sony Pictures Post Production mix stage adds to the growing foot- print of Dolby Atmos enabled post production facilities and gives the Hollywood creative community the tools they need to deliver an immer- sive experience to consumers, adding additional depth, detail and clarity to the soundtracks," adds Curt Behlmer, senior vice president, content solu- tions and industry relations, Dolby Laboratories. The new mix stage features an Avid Pro Tools S6 mixing console with 24 faders and two Pro Tools HDX sys- tems. In addition to a wide array of plug-ins, the stage offers ancillary gear from Blackmagic Design, Pegasus, Brainstorm and other manufacturers.